Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK health charity is looking for passionate individuals to join their team and provide care for people aged 55 and above in a supportive environment. You will deliver personal care, assist with meals, and engage clients in leisure activities. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for training and career progression. Ideal candidates demonstrate values such as empathy, reliability, and a strong work ethic, welcoming new and diverse perspectives to enrich our team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible shift options

Ongoing training and career progression

Supportive team environment

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing investment

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, but a passion for caring is essential.
• Must be able to support individuals with diverse needs.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including medication and health support.
• Assist with meal preparation and leisure activities.
• Support individuals in maintaining relationships with family.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Compassion

Problem solver

Job description

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• 💷 £12.62 per hour – because your time and care are valuable
• 🧘♀️ Do what you love – hobbies, chats, walks, cooking… it’s all part of the job
• 🏆 Multi award‑winning charity – we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support
• 🤝 Supportive leadership – we’ve got your back, always
• 👕 No uniforms – just comfy, casual clothes
• 🕰️ Flexible shifts – pick up the shifts you're available to work so you can work around current commitments
• 🛍️ Shopping discounts – because treats are important
• 🎓 Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
• 💌 Recommend‑a‑Friend bonus – bring your besties
• 💰 Financial hardship fund – we’re here when life gets tough
• 🧠 Wellbeing investment – your health matters
• 🛡️ Free DBS check – we’ve got it covered
• 💬 Spend your whole shift with one person – build real connections

Who We Are:

We’re one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, and we’re proud to be pioneers in person‑centred care. Our vision? Your Life, Your Choice. Our strategy? Best Lives Possible. And our vibe? Supportive, passionate, and always up for making a difference.

Whether you’re new to care or a seasoned pro, we’ll give you the tools, training, and TLC to thrive. Because when you go the extra mile for others, we go the extra mile for you.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

Working in partnership with housing associations and local authorities, we provide care and support in purpose‑built accommodation for people aged 55 and above. Our services offer a home‑from‑home environment, with tailored support to help people maintain independence, wellbeing, and a great quality of life.

You’ll be supporting individuals with:

• 24‑hour care and housing‑related support
• Personal care, including medication and health support
• Meal preparation and assistance
• Leisure and recreational activities
• Domestic help
• Community engagement
• Maintaining relationships with family and friends
• Moving and handling

Our Extra Care Services are located in the heart of the community, with easy access to shops, supermarkets, and transport links.

More about the people supported? You will be supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, such as Dementia, mental health & physical conditions, providing them with the best care possible to help them live their best lives!

Team & Shifts

We have a dedicated team of 2 staff during the day and 2 in the night afternoon, ensuring consistent, compassionate care. We offer a variety of shifts to suit individual needs: 7am – 7pm, 7am – 3pm, 4pm – 11pm and a night shift of 7pm – 7am.

Your values:

Got heart? You’re halfway there. At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.

Candidate Information

Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Kellie Swindells, at [e-mail].

✅ If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form.

Need adjustments during the process? Just email [e-mail].

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!

Core Values

Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high‑quality, consistent care and support. People’s values are important to use, so we look for people with:

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination
• A problem solver
• Resilience

Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to be an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.

By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.